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How flood risk hits mental health

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Coverage in The Yorkshire Post (02 September 2025) on research on the impact of flooding on mental health. The article highlights the ongoing needs assessment study undertaken with Kirklees Council and academic colleagues at the University of Huddersfield which explores links between climate-related events, psychological wellbeing and local service responses.

Subject

Flood risk, mental health, community resilience, public health

Period2 Sept 2025

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  • TitleHow flood risk hits mental health
    Degree of recognitionRegional
    Media name/outletThe Yorkshire Post
    Media typePrint
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date2/09/25
    DescriptionCoverage in The Yorkshire Post (02 September 2025) reporting on research into the mental health impacts of flooding. The article highlights the collaborative mental health needs assessment study with Kirklees Council and the University of Huddersfield focussed on the psychological effects of flood risk and service provision.
    PersonsDillon Newton, Tom Simcock
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